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American Journal of Water Resources. 2023, 11(4), 158-165
DOI: 10.12691/AJWR-11-4-5
Original Research

Piezometric and Hydrochemical Dynamics of Alluvial Aquifer in Timia Valley, Aïr Mountains, Semi-Arid Region (Agadez, Niger)

Illias Alhassane1, , Abdou Babaye Maman Sani2 and Issa Malan S.Souleymane3

1Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Agadez University, Agadez, Niger

2Department of Geology, UMR SERMUG, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University, Maradi, Niger

3Department of Geology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Zinder, University, Zinder, Niger

Pub. Date: October 29, 2023
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Illias Alhassane, Abdou Babaye Maman Sani and Issa Malan S.Souleymane. Piezometric and Hydrochemical Dynamics of Alluvial Aquifer in Timia Valley, Aïr Mountains, Semi-Arid Region (Agadez, Niger). American Journal of Water Resources. 2023; 11(4):158-165. doi: 10.12691/AJWR-11-4-5

Abstract

The alluvial aquifer of the Timia valley provide the supply of water to the population, but also the need for irrigation water. This important aquifer is highly dependent on precipitations and sometimes it dries out before the return of rainy season leading to drought. Also, the increase of agricultural activities has led to the deterioration of water quality in places but also to the depletion of this alluvial aquifer. The objective of this study is to contribute to understanding the quantitative and qualitative dynamics of this limited extension aquifer. A methodological approach based on piezometric and hydrochemical methods has revealed that the alluvial aquifer is renewed from the arrival of first floods of Timia valley and the main flow directions that are globally NE-SW. It show too an increase concentration of cations Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and stability of K+ during the rainy season. However, for anions a low increase of HCO3-, Cl-, SO42- and NO3- during the dry season is observed.

Keywords

alluvial aquifer, piezometrie, hydrochemical dynamic, Niger, Aïr Mountains

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